Phoenix Relocation Guide

H O U S I N G & N E I G H B O R H O O D S

MARICOPA COUNTY

Phoenix City of Phoenix: 602-262-7176

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS Ahwatukee is an Indian word meaning “house of my dreams” or “magic place of my dreams,” and for many, the popular housing development known as Ahwatukee Foothills is exactly that. Located to Phoenix’s south and within its city limits, well-established Ahwatukee (pronounced Ah-wah-too-key) Foothills hugs the southeastern border of South Mountain Park and is a 4,100-acre master-planned community that features an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, and has been named “Best Master- Planned Community” three times by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. The Foothills are distinguished by their scenic desert-mountain environment and abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. More than forty miles of recreational trails wind through the Foothills’ petroglyph-marked hills in the shadow of South Mountain. Prized by residents for its proximity to South Mountain’s hiking and biking trails, Ahwatukee is primarily a bedroom

community for commuters to commer- cial centers in Phoenix and its surrounding cities. Housing options include single-family homes, apartments, townhomes and patio homes to custom estates. Ahwatukee also has a well-established retirement area with recreation and community activities, and five nearby golf courses. Bordered on the east by Interstate 10, Ahwatukee also features retail and light commercial components. Arizona Mills Mall is located nearby in Tempe. Recently, construction of the South Mountain Freeway should improve the Foothills’ accessibility to Phoenix and Tempe. The Kyrene Elementary School District and Tempe Union High School both have outstanding ratings, and secondary school students attend either Mountain Pointe High School or Desert Vista High School. Arizona State University is located nearby in Tempe. ANTHEM This 20-year-old North Valley commu- nity in the heart of the beautiful Sonoran

www.phoenix.gov Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerice: 602-495-2195 www.phoenixchamber.com

Phoenix, the largest city in the Valley of the Sun, covers a vast geographic area and offers a wide array of housing options. As the hub city, downtown Phoenix is a core employ- ment and culture center with projected growth spurred by a new light-rail system, retail expansion and an upswing in commer- cial construction. Arizona State University has added a Central Phoenix campus, and several central, established neighborhoods are experiencing a revival that includes reno- vation and the creation of upscale high-end homes and condominiums. Most of the city of Phoenix stretches north from South Mountain Park, the largest municipal park in the world.

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